MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – African Union (AU) has welcomed the move of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to lift the arms embargo on the Somali government.
In a statement, the head of ATMIS, Mohamed El-Amine Souef warmly congratulated Somali government and people of Somalia on the momentous lifting of the arms embargo. The adoption of the historic UNSCR 2714 lifts the embargo on the government of Somalia.
“This development is an important step forward, enabling Somalia to progressively strengthen its Security Forces and take over security responsibilities from ATMIS. It also empowers SSF to effectively fight terrorism and build a secure and prosperous Somalia. Congratulations to H.E President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for his outstanding leadership in achieving this remarkable milestone” said Souef.
The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Friday adopted two separate resolutions to renew the sanctions regime on Somalia-based al-Shabab and to lift the arms embargo on the Somali government, a crucial step forward in the country’s efforts to stabilize and strengthen its security forces.
Resolution 2713 decides to renew till Dec. 15, 2024, the sanctions regime on al-Shabab, including the authorization for maritime interdiction to enforce the embargo on illicit arms imports, the charcoal export ban, and the improvised explosive device components ban.
The Security Council initially imposed a comprehensive arms embargo on Somalia on January 23, 1992, with the adoption of resolution 733 (1992).
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